Will this college get ICAR approval or not?

Asked about LPU - Lovely Professional University - B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture

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Prabjeet Kaur | Contributor-Level 10

5 years ago

Lovely Professional university is the first private university to be granted with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research by the Ministry of Agriculture. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are accredited to ICAR.
For information, you can visit the LPU website: www.lpu.in

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Ahana Sharma | Scholar-Level 16

5 years ago

Yes, Lovely Professional University is only private university in India which is recognized by ICAR (Indian council of agricultural research).
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are accredited to ICAR by the National Agricultural Education Board of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

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Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

5 years ago

Dear John,
LPU got the ICAR approval in 2018 itself on back of its intellectual excellence and unmatched infrastructure.
https://www.lpu.in/FullNewsRelease/LPU-becomes-Indias-first-Private-University-to-get-ICAR-Accreditation-.php
Moreover, it attracts more than 650 companies to its state of the art campus for recruitment speaks volumes about its prowess.

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Rohita Samuels Teacher !

5 years ago

When it comes to accreditation and recognition, LPU always keeps the leadership position.
Its department of Agriculture has been the FIRST EVER private institution to be accredated by ICAR. You can go through this link for full detail.
https://www.lpu.in/FullNewsRelease/LPU-becomes-Indias-first-Private-University-to-get-ICAR-Accreditation-.php
Moreover, LPU has a great placement record in every program it curates. With over 600 compaies coming to campus for recruitment, it maintains its leadership in placements too.
Regards
Rohita

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Nitin Vij | Contributor-Level 9

5 years ago

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* You will be please to know that Lovely Professional University (LPU) is the first private University to be granted with prestigious ICAR Accreditation from the Ministry of Agriculture (GOI). The University is having gigantic infrastructure of 600+ acres. Backed with state-of-the-art Infrastructure, Tools, Equipments, Instruments, Labs etc. The School of Agriculture is amongst the Top Agriculture Science Colleges in Punjab.
* The school have made a good name for itself in a short span of time by working hard for its students in terms of Education, Faculty, Placements, Infrastructure and other such parameters. LPU believes in Experiential Learning and Exposure. Students are learning latest trends in the field of Agriculture and Agriculture bi-products like Green House (Poly House) Production, Tissue Culture, Collection of Plasma, Usage of Natural Resources and Compost, Floriculture etc.
* Students are exposed to Commercial Farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for the student to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and managerial traits. The emphasis on case students and inter-personal based teaching helps to develop skills of analytical thinking and reflective judgement by facing complex real-life scenarios.
* Some of the notable projects of LPU Students are: Floating Islands (for water management and improving sanitation), Haqaeponics (growing plants in artificial environment without soil), Hydroponics (growing various crops using mineral nutrient solution), Flying Farmer (drone being used to analyse soil nutrient status and water stress)
* Students who have passed out from LPU have got good jobs in various departments and states. The average course salary offered to graduates ranges from INR 3.5 lakhs to 5 lakhs.
# Admission for Session 2020 is already initiated
* * LPU announced a Special Schedule for Counselling for B.Tech Aspirants i.e. 10+2 students with 60% Marks (Science Background) who appeared for JEE Examination conducted in January 2020 or students who qualified LPUNEST Schedule1. Students interested to participate in Special Schedule of Counselling need to fill the application form for which Rs. 800 are to be paid by Boys / Rs. 500 by the Girls and need to apply before April 20th, 2020. Below are some of the important dates for the same:
1. Result/Rank Declaration- April 22nd
2. Choice Updation/filing- April 22nd to 24th
3. Allotment Letter- April 25th
4. Admission- April 25th to 30th

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* You will be please to know that Lovely Professional University (LPU) is the first private University to be granted with prestigious ICAR Accreditation from the Ministry of Agriculture (GOI). The University is having gigantic infrastructure of 600+ acres. Backed with state-of-the-art Infrastructure, Tools, Equipments, Instruments, Labs etc. The School of Agriculture is amongst the Top Agriculture Science Colleges in Punjab. * The school have made a good name for itself in a short span of time by working hard for its students in terms of Education, Faculty, Placements, Infrastructure and other such parameters. LPU believes in Experiential Learning and Exposure. Students are learning latest trends in the field of Agriculture and Agriculture bi-products like Green House (Poly House) Production, Tissue Culture, Collection of Plasma, Usage of Natural Resources and Compost, Floriculture etc. * Students are exposed to Commercial Farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for the student to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and managerial traits. The emphasis on case students and inter-personal based teaching helps to develop skills of analytical thinking and reflective judgement by facing complex real-life scenarios. * Some of the notable projects of LPU Students are: Floating Islands (for water management and improving sanitation), Haqaeponics (growing plants in artificial environment without soil), Hydroponics (growing various crops using mineral nutrient solution), Flying Farmer (drone being used to analyse soil nutrient status and water stress) * Students who have passed out from LPU have got good jobs in various departments and states. The average course salary offered to graduates ranges from INR 3.5 lakhs to 5 lakhs. # Admission for Session 2020 is already initiated * * LPU announced a Special Schedule for Counselling for B.Tech Aspirants i.e. 10+2 students with 60% Marks (Science Background) who appeared for JEE Examination conducted in January 2020 or students who qualified LPUNEST Schedule1. Students interested to participate in Special Schedule of Counselling need to fill the application form for which Rs. 800 are to be paid by Boys / Rs. 500 by the Girls and need to apply before April 20th, 2020. Below are some of the important dates for the same: 1. Result/Rank Declaration- April 22nd 2. Choice Updation/filing- April 22nd to 24th 3. Allotment Letter- April 25th 4. Admission- April 25th to 30th

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Answered by

Tashi | Guide-Level 15

5 years ago

Lovely Professional University is India's first private University to get ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Apart from B.Sc(Hons) agriculture the courses such as M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are also accredited to ICAR.
The faculty is well qualified and most of them are Ph. Ds and provide full support to the students.
Hope this helps.

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konatham Abhishek HeLpINg HaNd FiRsT | Scholar-Level 16

5 years ago

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Naina Kalra | Contributor-Level 9

5 years ago

Hi,
LPU becomes the first private university to be granted ICAR Accreditation by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
Moreover, Student of LPU Ranks 49th In ICAR-JRF, Mr. Chennamsetty Pragnan Babu is a student of B.Sc. Agriculture, always been hard working and qualified ICAR-JRF in Plant Sciences with rank 49th and got admission in G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar in the department of Plant Pathology with 12600 per month fellowship.
If you are planning to do agriculture course from LPU then go for it. LPU provides you the best platform.

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Answered by

N Pathania | Guide-Level 15

5 years ago

Hi,
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture in the entire country. If the University is ICAR approved, It means the university has all the resources like fields, labs, etc.
* LPU is the first private University to get ICAR accreditation. The faculty is well qualified and most of them are Ph. Ds and provide full support to the students.
Thanks